The schools receive funds to buy locally grown apples and classroom supplies to teach students about nutrition and supporting local farmers.

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The event will include an apple sampling, books and cookbooks.

"Exposing students to the fresh, nutritious and delicious foods we grow here in Iowa can help create positive lifelong eating habits. I appreciate the hard work by the teachers across the state to incorporate locally grown food into their classroom," said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. "I'm excited to be able to join the students at Brubaker Elementary in Des Moines for their apple sampling event and see how students enjoy the Iowa grown apples that will be available."